The busiest tourist period of the year happens during San Diego’s Pride weekend, a series of days that celebrate freedom, love and equality among San Diego’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender communities. Usually, I just walk in the parade and enjoy seeing friends and loved ones spend a few days feeling a sense of freedom … Continue reading
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San Diego Craft Beer: Modern Times and Benchmark Brewing – people, politics, passion
Here’s what happened. I was a (very small) part of a Kickstarter campaign a few years ago for a guy I didn’t know but whose blog was well done. And I’m a land use geek who heard about really good beer in some area I only ever went for power tools and plungers. But something … Continue reading
Let’s talk tacos (pt. I) – City Tacos in North Park
In June I learned about a new *fancy* taco spot that opened up on University just east of 30th Street in North Park. Like any good lover of Mexican food, I felt compelled to check it out–four times. Between the uber-friendly owner Gerry, the unpretentious feel, and the array of interesting taco specialties, I think … Continue reading
Visitor’s guide to San Diego Craft Beer (#SDBeer)
It’s the summer, which means you’ll have friends, family, old neighbors and basically anyone who lives somewhere hot or muggy flocking here to San Diego for a little getaway. A friend of mine in the brewing industry sent me a handy little cheat sheet he made for an out-of-town guest and I thought I’d share … Continue reading
Interlude: Texas Craft Beer
I have become, in the last several years, both an enthusiast and an ambassador for craft beer. While the Brewers Association has a definition of craft brewing (here), when I talk about craft beer it’s easiest to just think about small brewers who are handcrafting interesting and flavorful beer. For my friends who aren’t much … Continue reading
Day 3 in Austin (pt I of II): Linin’ Up & Franklin BBQ
The morning of Day Three in Austin I was pumped. I’d been looking forward to the trip to Franklin BBQ (hereinafter “FBBQ”) for at least a few months. In fact, I volunteered among my crew to get up early and go post up in the somewhat legendary line for a few hours to make sure … Continue reading
3rd Annual Rhythm & Brews Festival in Vista (San Diego region)
I often write about food, occasionally philanthropy or music or – one of my favorite topics – San Diego Craft Beer. On May 3rd, 48 craft breweries are coming together with some incredible bands to hold the 3rd Annual Rhythm & Brews Festival. Here’s what I know…
No sleep…til BROOKLYN!!
Nod to the Beastie Boys notwithstanding, I reserve the right to lace this post with obscure (and not so obscure) hip hop and history references. Since I was a freshman at Morehouse and met this guy from Bronx Sci. (the first actual New Yorker I’d ever met), Brooklyn has held kind of a special place in my heart. And although … Continue reading